“When mum was diagnosed in 2004 there was a stigma attached to the condition and people didn't really talk about it. But that is rapidly disappearing, thanks in part to the tireless work of the Alzheimer's Society.”

English broadcaster, journalist, writer, and former newsreader

Angela Rippon is an English broadcaster, journalist, writer, and former newsreader. She became a familiar public figure in British television, and her name is closely associated with broadcast journalism. Her career has moved across presenting, reporting, and writing, with work that reflects a long presence in the media. She is known for her clear, professional style and for a career built in front of the camera and in print.